Youth Enrichment
The South St. Paul Youth Enrichment Program offers a range of classes for youth 2 years of age through high school during the school year and throughout the summer.
The program strives to provide opportunities that supplement the school curriculum without duplicating it. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, homework help, sports, performing arts, Driver's Education, ACT preparation, health & safety classes, adult/child classes and much more.
Register for Youth Enrichment Courses
Upcoming Courses
Sports & Recreation
For gymnastics information click here
Soccer Tykes Camp
DASH Sports Soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.
Mon-Thurs, July 13-16
5-5:45 pm
4 sessions - $69
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Floor Hockey Camp (6-12 year olds)
DASH Sports Summer Floor Hockey camps provide players with a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Sticks and pucks are provided.
Mon-Thurs, July 20-23
9 am-12 pm
4 sessions - $129
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
USTA Red Ball Tennis Camp (6-12 year olds)
DASH Sports USTA Red Ball Tennis camps provide participants with introductory experience to the game. With modified equipment and lower compression red balls, this camp will supercharge the success of your players. Key elements of the serve, forehand groundstroke, backhand groundstroke, forehand volley, backhand volley, and the overhead smash will be taught. Participants should wear sunscreen and athletic clothing/shoes and bring a tennis racket (optional if you have one), water bottle, and a snack. Balls and all other equipment are provided.
Mon-Thurs, July 20-23
1-4 pm
4 sessions - $129 camp fee
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Tennis Tykes (3-5 year olds)
DASH Sports Tennis Tykes camps provide participants with an introductory experience to the game in a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis is on technique and ball striking as well as gameplay. Basic elements of the serve, forehand, and backhand will be taught and practiced. Participants should bring a tennis racket, water bottle, and athletic clothing.
Mon-Thurs, July 20-23
5-5:45 pm
4 sessions - $69
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Basketball Camp (6-12 year olds)
DASH Sports Summer Basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a snack. Balls are provided.
Mon-Thurs, July 27-30
9 am-12 pm
4 sessions - $129
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Volleyball Camp (6-12 year olds)
DASH Sports Summer Volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball skill specific games are also incorporated, giving players game type experience, and a better understanding of the game! The final day of camp ends with scrimmages and games for players to showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and snack (knee pads optional). Balls are provided.
Mon-Thurs, July 27-30
1-4 pm
4 sessions - $129
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Basketball Tykes (2-5 year olds)
DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle & wear athletic clothing & shoes. Balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.
Mon-Thurs, July 27-30
5-5:45 pm
4 sessions - $69
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Flag Football (6-12 year olds)
DASH Sports Summer Flag Football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught, and players will be challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages/games the final day where players can showcase their skills. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack (spikes/cleats, and mouthguards are optional). Flag belts and footballs are provided.
Mon-Thurs, Aug 3-6
1-4 pm
4 sessions - $129
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Flag Football Tykes (2-5 year olds)
DASH Sports Flag Football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught. Fun, skill-based games will be played. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.
Mon-Thurs, Aug 3-6
5-5:45 pm
4 sessions - $69
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Pickleball Camp (6-12 year olds)
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. DASH Sports Summer Pickleball camps provide participants with an introductory experience to the game in a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis is on technique and game play. Key elements of serving, returning, volleys, overheads, and lobbing will be taught and practiced. Camp ends with games on the final day. Participants should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and snack. Campers also should bring a pickleball paddle (if you don’t have one, we will provide paddles). Balls and all other equipment are provided.
Mon-Thurs, Aug 3-6
9 am-12 pm
4 sessions - $129
Kaposia Edu Ctr, SSP
Health & Safety
Easy CPR for Babysitters and Teens (Ages 11+)
Breathing or not breathing - this is all you need to know to determine how to care for your unconscious victim. This CPR class is very easy to learn and to remember!! You will learn how to care for an unresponsive person and will be certified for 2 years in Basic Adult/Child & Infant CPR and AED. You will have unlimited practice opportunities during your certification period and unlimited digital access to the workbook materials. You will be taught how to help a choking victim, how to recognize if there is a problem and gain confidence in your skills. This class does not have a written test.
Fri, Aug 7
8-10:30 am
1 session - $50
Central Square, SSP
Certified Babysitter's Training (Ages 11 & up)
This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism, safety, basic care for infants and children and first aid. Participants will receive their Babysitter's Training Certification and a digital copy of the handbook. Please bring a nut free bag lunch.
Fri, Sept 25
8:30 am-12:30 pm
1 session - $80
Central Square, SSP
ACT Prep & Driver's Ed
SSP DRIVER'S EDUCATION
Our Driver Education program is taught by certified licensed instructors. The state of Minnesota requires anyone under the age of 18 wishing to obtain a MN Driver’s License to complete an approved course in driver education. This course must include a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom includes lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, films, written work from textbooks and written tests.
In-Person
Monday - Thursday, July 13-28
1-4 pm
$420/person
SSP High School
REGISTER HERE
ACT Prep Class Virtual with live instructor
Advantage Educational Programs provides an introduction to the ACT format and strategies for answering questions as well as instruction for the specific subject areas to be tested on the ACT College Entrance Exam. This 12-hour prep course (four 3-hour classes) is designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and overall score on the ACT. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety, and time management. Tuition for the ACT prep course is a one-time fee of only $180 and in addition, students who register for this course may repeat the classes in future offerings, at no additional charge. Classes are offered throughout the year. An ACT Student Workbook will be provided in the first class, and students need only to bring notebook paper, pencils, calculator, and a small 3-ring binder or folder to class.
Sun, Aug 2-23
1-4 pm
$180
At-Home/Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Performing Arts
Imagine & Design
Learn Cursive Writing
Cursive writing is a style of handwriting in which the letters are connected to one another in a flowing manner, rather than being written separately like print letters.
Students in grades 5-8 often learn cursive to:
- Write more quickly and smoothly
- Improve handwriting skills
- Read historical documents, letters, and signatures written in cursive
- Develop fine motor control and hand coordination
You will learn:
- Practice tracing cursive letters
- Connecting letters into words
- Writing sentences and paragraphs in cursive
- Exercises to improve neatness and speed
One practical use of cursive is creating a personal signature, which many adults use for documents and forms.
Tues, July 7 & Thurs, July 9
11 am-1 pm
2 sessions - $25
SSP High School, SSP